Mcdonalds
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Mcdonalds has 24 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 11 times.
Mcdonalds' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE BY THE DRIVE THRU PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINE (FROM WALK-IN COOLER) DRAINING ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN (WATER POOLING). INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jan 26, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Oct 13, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 15, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING EYE PROTECTION,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FRONT COFFEE MACHINE WITH EXCESS SLIME SUBSTANCE AT MOUTH OF THE DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 24, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HANDLE FOR SINK STOPPER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPER TO OPEN AND CLOSE WITH THE HADNLE.
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Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK FOOD PARTICLES ENCRUSTED AT DOOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN GASKET AT DOOR OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Oct 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEAN UTENSILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. FLOORS IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO REAR EXIT AND UNDER BUN STORAGE WITH DIRT, POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR OIL TANKS. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WOODEN PALLETS FROM THE GARBAGE CORRAL TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR AND BY THE DRIVE THRU- WINDOW AND MAINTAIN CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE FILTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE LIST AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 24, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 12, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN THE PREP AREA WITH A SANITIZING TOWEL AND SWEEPING FOOD INTO HAND AND THROWING IT OUT, THEN PREPARING A CHEESEBURGER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES AFTER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BEFORE GOING BACK TO HANDLING FOOD AFTER ANY TYPE OF CLEANING HAS BEEN DONE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROST AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE ICE FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND DEFROST TO EFFECTIVELY MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP AT THE PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE FAUCET LOCATED ABOVE THE ICE CREAM/YOGURT MACHINE AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT THE FRONT SALAD REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR MAINTENANCE ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE FLOOR BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MAANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL, MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT SAID AREA.
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Jan 19, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP REACH IN COOLER #3 AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, DOORS DO NOT COMPLETELY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DISCONNECTED. MUST CONNECT/REPAIR PIPE UNDER HAND SINK.
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Sep 22, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR THE DOOR CLOSER DEVICE.
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Jul 23, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAINING
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Jun 25, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #80325
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEXT TO 3COMP. SINK,IN AREA WERE ICE IS MAIDE IN WATER INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTIOED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH . PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON ICE UNIT. WHEN FIX NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT 312 746-4240
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//MUST PROPERLY LABELE FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE TIME FOOD ITEM TAKEN OUT OF COOLER & DATES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.// SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLER.
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Apr 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS ON REPORT DATED 3.30.10.
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.above bviolation still remaining
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods.above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.above violation still remaining.
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Jan 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 1/4 INCH GAPS UNDER 2 FRONT DOORS (1 WILSON SIDE, THE OTHER SHERIDAN SIDE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. RELABEL COOKING TIMES FOR CHICKEN FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP IN REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT WINDOW SERVICE AREA HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE ON RIGHT SIDE TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE WITH DETERGENT TUBE EXTENDING INTO HOLE IN TOP OF WASH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE DEVICE OR DOCUMENTATION FROM MANUFACTURER. REPAIR LEAK UNDER LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR IMPROPERLY DESIGNED DRAIN COVERS FOR 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PREVENT SPLASHING WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcdonalds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcdonalds on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcdonalds?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Mcdonalds.
Has Mcdonalds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mcdonalds have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcdonalds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mcdonalds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mcdonalds is inspected around two times per year on average.
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